We are all part of a larger world community. As such, we need to reflect on the elements within our world – self, family, and community as well as the natural and constructed worlds, and our influence on these and on future generations. By exploring various perspectives and our relationships with nature and constructed environments, we can examine our roles (worshipper, exploiter, master, steward, student, etc.). Through deeper understanding of ourselves, our constructed worlds, and nature, we can become agents of change who build a better world for today and for tomorrow.
English Language Arts B10: (Unit 2): The World Around and Within Us
(Perspectives; Diversity of Being; The Natural and the Constructed Worlds; Individuals and Communities; Stewardship)
Big Questions for Inquiry:
What are our relationships and responsibilities to the communities and environments of which we are a part?
How are we related to and responsible for natural and constructed environments? For technology?
Why is it important to be in touch with the world?
The world is a difficult text: how can we read it and respond to it critically?
How can I have a positive influence upon my world?
How must we show respect and care for the community of life?
English Language Arts B10: (Unit 2): The World Around and Within Us
(Perspectives; Diversity of Being; The Natural and the Constructed Worlds; Individuals and Communities; Stewardship)
Big Questions for Inquiry:
Multi-Media Resources
The Story of Stuff http://www.storyofstuff.com/- Electronics, cosmetics, water bottles
South Saskatchewan Watershed Stewards http://www.southsaskriverstewards.ca/
Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan – search stewardship http://esask.uregina.ca/search_results.html?criteria=stewardship
David Suzuki Foundation http://www.davidsuzuki.org/#
Sturgeon River Plains Bison http://www.bisonstewards.ca/ranchers.html
Operation Burrowing Owl http://www.naturesask.ca/?s=stewardship
Living by the Water CD http://www.naturesask.ca/?s=stewardship&p=livingbywater
Sweep It (with multi-media contest winners) http://www.sweepit.ca/